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wrangler

/ˈræŋg(ə)lər/
/ˈreɪŋlə/
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Other forms: wranglers

A wrangler primarily manages horses and livestock. The term can also describe a teacher skillfully controlling rowdy first graders, or even someone adept at handling disputes and arguments.

The word wrangler comes from the Old High German wrangal, meaning "to struggle," reflecting the tough job of managing livestock. It typically describes those who care for horses or cattle. The term can also playfully refer to anyone skilled at handling noisy groups, like a teacher who masterfully manages a bunch of energetic children. When applied to someone argumentative, wrangler refers to a person who is passionate and loud in disputes, engaging in debates with the intensity of a cowboy managing unruly horses.

Definitions of wrangler
  1. noun
    a cowboy who takes care of the saddle horses
    synonyms: horse wrangler
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    type of:
    cattleman, cowboy, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, puncher
    a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
  2. noun
    someone who argues noisily or angrily
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    type of:
    arguer, debater
    someone who engages in debate
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